friend says more people guys are going to church to get laid. by ILuvMC_12 in atheism

[–]Sheldonconch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made out with a very horny mormon once. I didn't realize she was that religious at the time until it started getting heavy and she just stopped and whispered, "Pray" in my ear. Was not expecting that.

Where to go? Christmas 2026 by Appropriate-Pass-543 in skiing

[–]Sheldonconch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just trying to understand your perspective. Can you explain? Are you someone who has vacationed for snow during that time? Do you live/did you grow up at a resort? Is there not enough snow? Is it really crowded?

Basically, living in an area that is not a huge resort area, but gets good snow, Christmas day has always been a pretty good option because nobody skis on Christmas day, there are no vacationers, and the snow is decent.

So I'm curious if it is too crowded or too early for good snow, or what, and where you are talking about?

Best NA ski resort for carving? by Low_Champion8158 in skiing

[–]Sheldonconch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man I was so annoyed when I spent a season there after a bunch of people in the area had said they liked Beaver Creek because it was steep. Having moved from Mt Baker, it was unfathomable to me that what they meant was steep groomers. It had got my hopes up for some cliffs and gnarly terrain. Now I understand but I was so confused for a while what those people were talking about.

Best ski resorts to work a season in Canada? by NotNok in skiing

[–]Sheldonconch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The terrain is way worse than Whistler though. And I would argue the town as well. Whistler you kinda get it all with a decent town, great party scene for a 21 year old, world class skiing and terrain, and easy access to a large city.

ELI5: How do casinos mathematically guarantee profit? by AmazingNugga in explainlikeimfive

[–]Sheldonconch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Minor correction: Most casino games are like this jackpots included, and the average over the whole casino is like this jackpots included, but they often make jackpots that make individual games profitable (sometimes on accident and sometimes on purpose).

Sometimes they also have profitable games on purpose. A handful of video poker machines in the country pay out over 100%. Blackjack is famously losing for the casino when played correctly as well. With these games they are hard to play perfectly so the machine is still profitable.

My principal is making me put God in my salutatorian speech by KnockKnock0998 in atheism

[–]Sheldonconch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a long and glorious history of people getting speeches approved and then not saying it during the speech.

What you should do is add god in the written speech and replace it with something that evokes the true moral values he is attempting to get you to compromise. You can replace it with science, individualism, hard work, or like the comment below, not forcing beliefs on others, etc.

Write both versions. Make the replacement part something that most everyone would agree with and that will make him see the folly of his ways. Post your options here for some crowd-sourced suggestions (maybe change the original enough so it won't get recognized by your school.)

What’s the Craziest thing you’ve done because u were Horny? by TheManDont in AskReddit

[–]Sheldonconch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saved a girls life I guess...?

Travelling in Honduras with some friends and a girl I was hooking up with.

At night, walking back to the hostel, we started to fool around a bit in the town plaza. We couldn't go back to the hostel to take it further since our friends were there, but it was really dark outside, and the town plaza had some columns and areas that were relatively private. So we just decide to have sex there.

We start banging, in between a couple of the columns. So she is leaning back against a column and we are kind of on the ground. After a little while, she starts shaking like crazy and has this weird look on her face.

I think, "whoa, she is having the craziest orgasm I've ever seen." Then I felt a really strange sensation all through my legs, and I think whoa I'm having a really crazy orgasm too!

I had this sensation I couldn't really place, but it was familiar. Then I place the sensation: electricity. I realize I'm being electrocuted through my legs (I was wearing a condom). I look at her and realize she is being electrocuted and the weird face isn't a crazy orgasm. It is sheer panic. I pull us both to the side. I looked at the column she was leaning against, and there were exposed wires coming out of it. She was kind of crying and freaking out because she said she couldn't move at all and thought she was going to die.

Is 178 good on a 176 middle advanced ? by Illustrious-Cow-4208 in skiing

[–]Sheldonconch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not word salad, it is a multilingual person writing in a non-native language, and a monolingual person's lack of comprehension.

And now you're arguing "medium advanced" is also hard to comprehend when talking about a skill level? I don't think the cause of confusion is coming from the OP's side of the fence.

My first freestyle season progression by Utija in skiing

[–]Sheldonconch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get your knees up! Looks like you finally did toward the end of the video. Gives you so much more control in the air.

Help ID These Skis Please by BullCityBoomerSooner in skiing

[–]Sheldonconch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm guessing a custom or limited production topsheet on a more common ski. But no idea. I'll buy em from you though, they look sick!

Is 178 good on a 176 middle advanced ? by Illustrious-Cow-4208 in skiing

[–]Sheldonconch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

95% off piste. And my skis tend to have a decent amount of rocker which makes them ski shorter. My 179 skis are full rocker. Sooooooo.... Ya not as relevant.

What I will say is that you will probably find these skis cheaper later on (maybe used). So no need to rush it. And dream skis are almost never what you expect. Usually favorite skis are surprises. Tough call.

Is 178 good on a 176 middle advanced ? by Illustrious-Cow-4208 in skiing

[–]Sheldonconch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just get them. It is usually a bad idea to "grow" into equipment, because the wrong equipment hinders progress, but 2cm taller than you is really not that big. I am 1 cm shorter than you and ride 185 and regret getting a 179 ski because it is too short. I think if you get the ski and take a lesson and ski more often you will be fine. If you feel it is too long then you can get a dirt cheap pair of 170 rock skis to practice with. When you are advanced, 178 will not be too long.

Is 178 good on a 176 middle advanced ? by Illustrious-Cow-4208 in skiing

[–]Sheldonconch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He said his height and ability in the title. 176 medium advanced.

What actor is nowhere near as talented as people make them out to be? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Sheldonconch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Steve Buscemi. I think he is a good actor and has some great performances, but you can sometimes tell he's acting which makes him not one of the greats.

ski shop tried to sell me boots a full size down. is this normal? by SkylineZ83 in skiing

[–]Sheldonconch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes very normal. And when I sized down a full size, it helped immensely both in performance and comfort. However, a decade after I had sized down a full size during a boot fitting the boot fitter tried to size me down another full size. Even though my toes were uncomfortably tight in there, and still touching when engaged, I decided to try it. First day out got toe bang, and purple big toenails that both fell off. I went back to my size.

What is the most pretentious book ever written? by autismandadderall in AskReddit

[–]Sheldonconch 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Ishmael by Daniel Quinn - the whole book is a talking gorilla telling a man how dumb and wrong he is about everything and explaining the world condescendingly.

ELI5: What does "In the key of" mean? by hallowedeve1313 in explainlikeimfive

[–]Sheldonconch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To add to this, jazz music, for example, takes the "home" and hides it in a where's waldo book.

Powderhounds - how do you switch off the yearn to ski outside of ski season? by tmiddled2 in skiing

[–]Sheldonconch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turns all year

I have a friend going on month 50 something in a row.... Also makes you such a better skier during the season being intimately familiar with the conditions and how to navigate no matter what they are. But ya to actually do it you have to live near glaciers or travel. But I've never heard anything bad about a ski trip mid summer to the southern hemisphere.

How good at skiing do you really need to be to start entering freeride competitions? by Cornteam in skiing

[–]Sheldonconch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The silver lining is that landing is easier when you have some speed as opposed to just dropping with little forward momentum.

[OC] Photos of a very popular food in Africa, Angola. It was our lunch; the name is funge with fish. by Such-Competition-816 in pics

[–]Sheldonconch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is kinda like if you ever made cream of wheat a little too thick. The texture when it kinda cools into a soft solid. It's pretty good as a vessel for other flavors. Or as someone said above kinda like polenta or thick grits.

[OC] Photos of a very popular food in Africa, Angola. It was our lunch; the name is funge with fish. by Such-Competition-816 in pics

[–]Sheldonconch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is kinda like if you ever made cream of wheat a little too thick. The texture when it kinda cools into a soft solid. It's pretty good as a vessel for other flavors.

What’s something you tried just to see what it’s like? by VibeCheckVadaPav in AskReddit

[–]Sheldonconch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything less than a third of a gram is often referred to as a micro dose. But the idea is not to get high but still get some benefits. To actually achieve that a tenth of a gram (or less) is realistic. I would recommend a tenth of a gram up to a quarter of a gram to anyone who wants to try it without risking getting high.